‘Bachelorette’ Producers Reportedly ‘Cut Corners’ To Cast Taylor Frankie Paul In Upcoming Season

"Bachelorette" star Taylor Frankie Paul is the next season's leading lady. However, a source claimed producers "cut corners" to get her on. The ‘Bachelorette’ Producers Reportedly ‘Cut Corners’ To Cast Taylor Frankie Paul In Upcoming Season first appeared on The Blast

Taylor Frankie Paul is the star of the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette;” however, the season is already surrounded by scandal before the first episode even airs. Paul has been the center of attention, according to recent reports, following an alleged domestic dispute between her and her child’s father, Dakota Mortensen. An insider close to the ABC production has recently shared that the alleged altercation has cast a dark cloud over the upcoming season, and that it could be due to the producers.

‘Bachelorette’ Producers Reportedly ‘Cut Corners’ To Cast Taylor Frankie Paul On The Upcoming Season

A new report from TMZ states producers of “The Bachelorette” were shocked to learn that the mother of three was involved in another alleged domestic dispute.

The source claimed that the show’s producers were so desperate to cast Paul as the next leading lady that they reportedly “cut corners” to get her on board.

The news of the producers’ alleged wrongdoing comes hours after another report revealed Paul and her ex, Mortensen, were ordered to undergo psych evaluations following the recent encounter.

‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Production Shut Down Following Taylor Frankie Paul And Dakota Mortensen’s Alleged Dispute

According to PEOPLE, production on season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been put on pause following the news of Paul’s alleged legal woes.

“They are not filming,” a source told the publication. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”

The source went on to say that the cast has distanced themselves from Paul to protect their brands. “None of the women want to be associated with her,” the source said.

Taylor Frankie Paul Allegedly Choked Her Child’s Father After Heated Argument About Past Relationships

Neither Mortensen nor Paul has spoken out about the allegations. However, a source told TMZ that Paul allegedly choked her ex-partner after they were involved in a heated conversation about Mortensen’s reported hookup with a cast member.

The horrifying allegations don’t end there, though. The source further claimed that Paul ripped Mortensen’s necklace off, grabbed his throat and face, and reportedly did it all in front of their son, Ever.

Mortensen reportedly called the police shortly after the altercation; however, the source said Paul allegedly convinced Mortensen to change his story.

During another incident, Paul allegedly caused injuries to Mortensen’s neck and threw his phone against a wall.

Paul Has Been Accused Of Unlawful Behavior Before

This isn’t the first time Paul has been accused of unlawful behavior, according to CBS News.

In 2023, Paul was arrested and charged with two felony counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child and one felony count of aggravated assault.

Authorities said Paul became physical with Mortensen after the two TV personalities got into an explosive argument.

Paul was accused of throwing metal chairs at Mortensen, one of which also reportedly hit her 5-year-old daughter, causing a “painful bump.”

A video also reportedly showed Paul kicking, hitting, and choking Mortensen. The responding officer, meanwhile, claimed he saw Paul hit Mortensen upon arriving at the scene.

Could A ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Be Leaving The Show?

With the news of ” The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives” cast reportedly icing Paul out of the group, could this be the time for some of them to spread their wings and take on other projects?

According to The Blast, Whitney Leavitt opened up about her future on the show just days after season 4 became available to stream on Hulu, saying she felt her time on the show was coming to an end.

“Well, I’m figuring it out in real time,” she said. “We’re figuring it out together, but it feels like that’s the trajectory of where it’s going.”

“But again, I wouldn’t be where I am without it, but it feels like it’s time to challenge myself in other ways and fulfill these dreams and passions that I’ve been trying to get even before the show,” she stated.

If she does choose to leave, would Leavitt be open to appearing in other productions?

“What I can say is I’ve always been a performer, and ‘Secret Lives’ just kind of stumbled into my life,” she said. “… my passion is film. I love entertaining, I love acting, so that’s what I can tease. Hopefully more films you’ll see me in.”

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